Sony dru-530a User Manual

DRU-530A_GB A-BST-100-12(1)

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 2003 Sony Corporation   Printed in China

A-BST-100-12(1)
82-022-18000-01

Please refer to this manual together with the “ATAPI Interface Drive User’s Guide” in the attached Software
Disc, which carries more detailed information.

Reportez-vous au présent manuel ainsi qu’au document intitulé “Lecteur d'interface ATAPI - Guide de
l’utilisateur” contenu sur le disque du logiciel accompagnant ce produit pour plus de détails.

Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte diesem Handbuch sowie der “Laufwerk mit ATAPI-Schnittstelle -
Anwenderanleitung” auf der mitgelieferten Software-Disc.

Consulte este manual junto con la “Unidad de interfaz ATAPI - Guía del usuario” del disco de software
suministrado, que contiene información más detallada.

Fare riferimento al presente manuale insieme a “Guida dell’utilizzatore dell’unità disco con interfaccia ATAPI”
nel disco del software allegato, nel quale sono contenute informazioni più dettagliate.

Consulte este manual juntamente com o “Guia do Utilizador do Drive de Interface ATAPI” incluído no disco
de software fornecido, para obter informações mais detalhadas.

Raadpleeg deze handleiding alsook de “ATAPI Station-interface -Gebruikershandleiding” op de bijgevoegde
Software Disc, die meer gedetaileerde informatie bevat.

Förutom denna bruksanvisning finns mer information i “Brukanvisning för enhet med ATAPI gränssnitt” på
den medföljande programskivan.

This product offers the following features.

❑ An internal DVD/CD RW drive with

ATAPI (EIDE) interface for PCs.

❑ Writable discs:

• DVD+R/+RW
• DVD-R/-RW
• CD-R/-RW

❑ Readable discs:

• DVD-Video, DVD-ROM
• CD-ROM
• Audio CD

❑ Features 

 to prevent

buffer under-run errors.

• 

 includes 

DVD+R
DVD+R 

(

4

×

)

DVD+R 

(

8

×

)

DVD+RW
DVD+RW 

(

4

×

)

DVD-R
DVD-R 

(

4

×

)

DVD-RW
DVD-RW 

(

2

×

)

DVD-ROM
DVD-Video
CD-R
CD-RW
CD-RW 

(High Speed)

CD-RW 

(Ultra Speed)

CD-ROM
CD-DA

1)

CD-DA 

(DAE)

Disc diameter
DVD: 12 cm

8 cm

CD   : 12 cm

8 cm

1)

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs
encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that among those
discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard
and may not be playable by this product.
When you use this unit as an audio CD player, use compact
discs with the following mark.

DVD
Random write
Sequential write
CD
Track-at-once
Disc-at-once
Session-at-once
Packet writing

Maximum data transfer rate
DVD: 21.6 MB/s (12

×

 speed

2) 

)

CD : 6.0 MB/s (40

×

 speed

2) 

)

Access time
Average random stroke
Approx. 200 ms (DVD)
Approx. 160 ms (CD)

2)

Maximum data transfer rate depends on the
capabilities of the host PC

Operating temperature
5 to 40 ºC

DC +5 V

2.0 A max.

DC +12 V

2.0 A max.

Size
Approx. 146 

×

 41.7 

×

 183 mm (W

×

H

×

D)

(excluding front panel)
Weight
Approx. 0.9 kg (drive only)

Drive interface
ATAPI (EIDE) compliant

2 MB

S O N Y         D V D    R W    D R  U - 5 3 0 A

Please note that specifications and
appearance may be subject to change
without notice.

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×

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8

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12

×

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12

×

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40

×

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40

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×

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40

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×

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×

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×

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×

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×

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×

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×

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×

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×

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—

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×

-CAV

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×

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×

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×

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The playback of DVD-Video (DVD discs) is
protected and controlled by a region code
setting*.

* Region Playback Control standard (RPC standard)

In order for the DVD/CD RW drive to play
back DVD-Video disc, the region code on
the DVD disc, the region code of the DVD/
CD RW drive, and the region code of the
DVD-Video software must all match.

With the DRU-530A, the region code can be
set up to five times, including the initial
assignment (RPC phase 2 standard). The
DVD-Video playback software sets the
DRU-530A region code.

After setting the region code five times (including the
initial setting), the setting becomes permanent and can
no longer be changed. From this point on, you are only
able to play back DVD-Video discs whose region code
matches the one set the fifth time.

Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to the
region code. Any problems resulting from doing so are
not covered by the warranty.

DVD-Video disc playback conditions are
sometimes determined by software
manufacturers. Because the DRU-530A
plays back discs as determined by software
manufacturers, some drive functions may not
always perform as expected. When playing
back DVD-Video discs, refer to the
instructions accompanying each disc.

❑ Quick Start Guide
❑ Electronic manual on

❑ Software Quick Start Guide
❑ Warranty card
❑ Product Information

This DVD/CD RW drive can be used in
systems with the following capabilities.

❑ CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz (with MyDVD:

Pentium III 800 MHz) or higher.
For stable writing performance at high
speeds, the CPU speed should be
considerably higher than the above
minimum requirement. Therefore, a
Pentium III/800 MHz or higher is
recommended.

❑ PC/AT-compatible PC
❑ OS:

Windows 2000 Professional

(Windows 2000),

Windows XP Home Edition or
Windows XP Professional

(Windows XP)

❑ At least 128 MB RAM

(with Windows XP: 256 MB RAM)

❑ 1 GB (with MyDVD: 10 GB) free hard

disk space

❑ One available EIDE (ATAPI) interface

connection with DMA capability

❑ One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay
❑ One available internal +12 V/+5 V power

connector

• The above system requirements are given as minimum

requirements for a system on which basic writing
performance to supported CDs/DVDs can be obtained.
In actual use, the requirements for the writing software
and other supplied software also have to be taken into
consideration. (Normally, these requirements are be
higher than the above specifications.) Refer to your
software user’s guides for details.

• The drive cannot be assured to operate properly if

connected to an ATAPI interface adapter card (we
cannot guarantee compatibility or offer user support).

• Writing speed may automatically be adjusted

depending on the disc, specified speed, or disc
conditions such as weight imbalance and eccentricity.

• Writing on CD-R/-RW discs at 1

×

 and 2

×

 speed is not

supported. Also, this drive does not support
CD-R/-RW that only support 1

×

 and 2

×

 speeds.

• Appropriate discs are needed when writing at 8

×

speed to DVD+R, 4

×

 speed to DVD+RW/+R/-R, 10

×

speed or faster to CD-RW, and 2

×

 speed to DVD-RW.

Please verify that the package includes the following accessories with the drive when
unpacking.
If any of these items appears to be missing or damaged, please contact your supplier.

• DVD/CD RW Drive Unit

• 40-pin ATAPI (IDE) Flat Cable

• Screws (

×

4)

• Quick Start Guide
• Product Information (this document)

• Some of the parts included with this drive are very small and therefore constitute a choking hazard. Take care to

place the drive and supplied parts out of the reach of small children.

• To guard against possible loss or damage, be sure to make a backup copy of the provided software disc on a DVD+R

disc or other media. The software disc is not sold separately.

Before copying anything onto a disc, please be sure that you are not violating copyright
laws.  Most software companies allow you to make a backup or archive copy of software.
Check your software’s license agreement for details.

• Software Quick Start Guide
• Software Disc (DVD-ROM)
• Warranty Card